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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 356.76 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 356.76 and 235.28 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 356.76 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/356.76 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 356.76 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 83,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,938.49/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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