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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.30, 538.95 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.30, 538.95 and 237.80 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.30 : 538.95 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.30/538.95 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.30x = 538.95 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.30x = 128,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,164.55/359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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