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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.18, 484.87 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.18, 484.87 and 237.62 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.18 : 484.87 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.18/484.87 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.18x = 484.87 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.18x = 115,214.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,214.81/323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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