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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.20, 537.96 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.20, 537.96 and 237.16 is: 355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.20 : 537.96 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.20/537.96 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.20x = 537.96 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.20x = 127,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,582.59/359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.19

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