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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.19, 545.31 and 237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.19, 545.31 and 237.79 is: 328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.19 : 545.31 = 237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.19/545.31 = 237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.19x = 545.31 × 237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.19x = 129,669.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,669.26/395.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.12

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