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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 485.25 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 485.25 and 237.47 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 485.25 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/485.25 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 485.25 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 115,229.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,229.89/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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