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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.91, 539.16 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.91, 539.16 and 237.81 is: 356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.91 : 539.16 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.91/539.16 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.91x = 539.16 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.91x = 128,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,217.64/359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.25

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