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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 487.09 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 487.09 and 237.94 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 487.09 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/487.09 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 487.09 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 115,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,897.60/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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