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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 489.99 and 237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 489.99 and 237.19 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 489.99 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/489.99 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 489.99 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 116,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,220.73/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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