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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.13, 545.39 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.13, 545.39 and 237.81 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.13 : 545.39 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.13/545.39 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.13x = 545.39 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.13x = 129,695.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,695.28/395.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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