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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 530.10 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 530.10 and 237.60 is: 356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 530.10 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/530.10 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 530.10 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 125,951.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,951.76/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.46

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