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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.35, 498.33 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.35, 498.33 and 237.12 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.35 : 498.33 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.35/498.33 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.35x = 498.33 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.35x = 118,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,162.82/361.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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