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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 537.57 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 537.57 and 237.78 is: 356.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 537.57 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/537.57 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 537.57 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 127,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,823.39/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.49

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