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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.56, 490.38 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.56, 490.38 and 237.72 is: 327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.56 : 490.38 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.56/490.38 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.56x = 490.38 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.56x = 116,573.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,573.13/355.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.86

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