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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.86, 529.29 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.86, 529.29 and 237.39 is: 356.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.86 : 529.29 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.86/529.29 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.86x = 529.29 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.86x = 125,648.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,648.15/352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.09

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