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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.85, 490.83 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.85, 490.83 and 237.78 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.85 : 490.83 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.85/490.83 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.85x = 490.83 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.85x = 116,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,708.92/355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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