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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.61, 539.85 and 237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.61, 539.85 and 237.98 is: 357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.61 : 539.85 = 237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.61/539.85 = 237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.61x = 539.85 × 237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.61x = 128,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,470.80/359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.25

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