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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.43, 487.81 and 237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.43, 487.81 and 237.37 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.43 : 487.81 = 237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.43/487.81 = 237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.43x = 487.81 × 237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.43x = 115,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,791.46/325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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