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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.11, 539.10 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.11, 539.10 and 237.48 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.11 : 539.10 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.11/539.10 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.11x = 539.10 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.11x = 128,025.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,025.47/359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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