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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 545.45 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 545.45 and 237.92 is: 328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 545.45 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/545.45 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 545.45 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 129,769.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,769.55/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.30

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