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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 487.56 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 487.56 and 237.06 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 487.56 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/487.56 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 487.56 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 115,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,580.97/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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