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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.70, 547.83 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.70, 547.83 and 237.18 is: 355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.70 : 547.83 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.70/547.83 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.70x = 547.83 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.70x = 129,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,934.32/365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.30

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