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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.29, 545.43 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.29, 545.43 and 237.82 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.29 : 545.43 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.29/545.43 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.29x = 545.43 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.29x = 129,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,714.71/395.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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