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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.38, 498.57 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.38, 498.57 and 237.18 is: 327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.38 : 498.57 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.38/498.57 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.38x = 498.57 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.38x = 118,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,250.83/361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.22

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