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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.87, 491.09 and 237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.87, 491.09 and 237.71 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.87 : 491.09 = 237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.87/491.09 = 237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.87x = 491.09 × 237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.87x = 116,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,737.04/355.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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