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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 538.50 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 538.50 and 237.66 is: 356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 538.50 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/538.50 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 538.50 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 127,979.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,979.91/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.57

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