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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.31, 529.79 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.31, 529.79 and 237.75 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.31 : 529.79 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.31/529.79 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.31x = 529.79 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.31x = 125,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,956.38/353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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