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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.31, 528.59 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.31, 528.59 and 237.20 is: 354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.31 : 528.59 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.31/528.59 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.31x = 528.59 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.31x = 125,378.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,378.91/353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.87

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