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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.84, 538.26 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.84, 538.26 and 237.87 is: 356.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.84 : 538.26 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.84/538.26 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.84x = 538.26 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.84x = 128,035.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,035.91/358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.81

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