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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.27, 538.91 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.27, 538.91 and 237.51 is: 356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.27 : 538.91 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.27/538.91 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.27x = 538.91 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.27x = 127,996.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,996.51/359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.27

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