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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 538.93 and 237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 538.93 and 237.99 is: 356.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 538.93 = 237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/538.93 = 237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 538.93 × 237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 128,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,258.57/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.30

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