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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.41, 490.12 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.41, 490.12 and 237.35 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.41 : 490.12 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.41/490.12 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.41x = 490.12 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.41x = 116,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,330.61/355.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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