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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.30, 490.10 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.30, 490.10 and 237.28 is: 327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.30 : 490.10 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.30/490.10 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.30x = 490.10 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.30x = 116,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,290.93/355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.30

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