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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.23, 529.31 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.23, 529.31 and 237.29 is: 355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.23 : 529.31 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.23/529.31 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.23x = 529.31 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.23x = 125,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,597.92/353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.57

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