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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 490.24 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 490.24 and 237.24 is: 327.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 490.24 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/490.24 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 490.24 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 116,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,304.54/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.53

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