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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.78, 538.74 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.78, 538.74 and 237.86 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.78 : 538.74 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.78/538.74 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.78x = 538.74 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.78x = 128,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,144.70/359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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