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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.51, 487.69 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.51, 487.69 and 237.11 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.51 : 487.69 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.51/487.69 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.51x = 487.69 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.51x = 115,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,636.18/353.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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