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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.47, 538.20 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.47, 538.20 and 237.51 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.47 : 538.20 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.47/538.20 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.47x = 538.20 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.47x = 127,827.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,827.88/358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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