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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.28, 545.47 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.28, 545.47 and 237.87 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.28 : 545.47 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.28/545.47 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.28x = 545.47 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.28x = 129,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,750.35/395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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