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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.35, 488.23 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.35, 488.23 and 237.71 is: 327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.35 : 488.23 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.35/488.23 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.35x = 488.23 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.35x = 116,057.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,057.15/354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.52

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