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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 489.79 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 489.79 and 237.02 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 489.79 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/489.79 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 489.79 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 116,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,088.58/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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