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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.29, 489.99 and 237.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.29, 489.99 and 237.27 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.29 : 489.99 = 237.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.29/489.99 = 237.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.29x = 489.99 × 237.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.29x = 116,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,259.93/355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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