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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 538.53 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 538.53 and 237.12 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 538.53 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/538.53 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 538.53 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 127,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,696.23/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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