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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 488 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 488 and 237.28 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 488 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/488 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 488 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 115,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,792.64/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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