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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.62, 490.78 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.62, 490.78 and 237.40 is: 327.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.62 : 490.78 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.62/490.78 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.62x = 490.78 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.62x = 116,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,511.17/355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.63

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