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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.58, 483.94 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.58, 483.94 and 237.04 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.58 : 483.94 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.58/483.94 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.58x = 483.94 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.58x = 114,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,713.14/350.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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