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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.94, 488.34 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.94, 488.34 and 237.84 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.94 : 488.34 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.94/488.34 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.94x = 488.34 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.94x = 116,146.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,146.79/353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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