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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.75, 490.45 and 237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.75, 490.45 and 237.73 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.75 : 490.45 = 237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.75/490.45 = 237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.75x = 490.45 × 237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.75x = 116,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,594.68/355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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