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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.10, 529.65 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.10, 529.65 and 237.90 is: 356.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.10 : 529.65 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.10/529.65 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.10x = 529.65 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.10x = 126,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,003.74/353.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.85

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