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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.12, 487.22 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.12, 487.22 and 237.02 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.12 : 487.22 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.12/487.22 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.12x = 487.22 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.12x = 115,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,480.88/353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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