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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.35, 490.50 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.35, 490.50 and 237.45 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.35 : 490.50 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.35/490.50 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.35x = 490.50 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.35x = 116,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,469.23/355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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