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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 545.40 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 545.40 and 237.83 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 545.40 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/545.40 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 545.40 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 129,709.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,709.76/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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