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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.65, 539.47 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.65, 539.47 and 237.88 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.65 : 539.47 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.65/539.47 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.65x = 539.47 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.65x = 128,329.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,329.43/359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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