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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.90, 538.76 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.90, 538.76 and 237.40 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.90 : 538.76 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.90/538.76 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.90x = 538.76 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.90x = 127,901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,901.62/358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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