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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 489.96 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 489.96 and 237.32 is: 327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 489.96 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/489.96 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 489.96 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 116,277.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,277.31/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.28

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