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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.11, 537.75 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.11, 537.75 and 237.01 is: 354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.11 : 537.75 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.11/537.75 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.11x = 537.75 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.11x = 127,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,449.44/359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.90

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