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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.93, 491.26 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.93, 491.26 and 237.90 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.93 : 491.26 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.93/491.26 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.93x = 491.26 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.93x = 116,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,870.75/355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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