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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 538.84 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 538.84 and 237.66 is: 356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 538.84 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/538.84 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 538.84 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 128,060.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,060.71/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.56

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