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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.16, 488.82 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.16, 488.82 and 237.88 is: 328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.16 : 488.82 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.16/488.82 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.16x = 488.82 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.16x = 116,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,280.50/354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.33

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