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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.77, 491.12 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.77, 491.12 and 237.93 is: 328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.77 : 491.12 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.77/491.12 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.77x = 491.12 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.77x = 116,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,850.99/355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.45

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