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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.61, 529.16 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.61, 529.16 and 237.27 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.61 : 529.16 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.61/529.16 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.61x = 529.16 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.61x = 125,552.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,552.61/352.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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