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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.49, 498.72 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.49, 498.72 and 237.22 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.49 : 498.72 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.49/498.72 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.49x = 498.72 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.49x = 118,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,306.00/361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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