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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 489.97 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 489.97 and 237.16 is: 327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 489.97 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/489.97 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 489.97 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 116,201.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,201.88/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.20

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