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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.54, 531.82 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.54, 531.82 and 237.50 is: 356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.54 : 531.82 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.54/531.82 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.54x = 531.82 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.54x = 126,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,307.25/354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.26

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