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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 498.24 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 498.24 and 237.06 is: 326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 498.24 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/498.24 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 498.24 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 118,112.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,112.77/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.95

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