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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 538.73 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 538.73 and 237.23 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 538.73 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/538.73 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 538.73 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 127,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,799.04/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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