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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 488.12 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 488.12 and 237.42 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 488.12 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/488.12 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 488.12 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 115,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,888.26/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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