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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.89, 487.92 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.89, 487.92 and 237.25 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.89 : 487.92 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.89/487.92 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.89x = 487.92 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.89x = 115,759.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,759.02/353.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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