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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.59, 538.02 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.59, 538.02 and 237.09 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 538.02 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/538.02 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 538.02 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 127,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,559.16/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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