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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.13, 491.48 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.13, 491.48 and 237.90 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.13 : 491.48 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.13/491.48 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.13x = 491.48 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.13x = 116,923.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,923.09/356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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