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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.49, 529.98 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.49, 529.98 and 237.65 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.49 : 529.98 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.49/529.98 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.49x = 529.98 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.49x = 125,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,945.98/353.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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