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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.68, 530.26 and 237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.68, 530.26 and 237.83 is: 356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.68 : 530.26 = 237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.68/530.26 = 237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.68x = 530.26 × 237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.68x = 126,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,112.02/353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.58

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