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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.34, 490.15 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.34, 490.15 and 237.35 is: 327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.34 : 490.15 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.34/490.15 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.34x = 490.15 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.34x = 116,337.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,337.10/355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.40

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