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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.64, 490.74 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.64, 490.74 and 237.56 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.64 : 490.74 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.64/490.74 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.64x = 490.74 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.64x = 116,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,580.19/355.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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