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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 498.66 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 498.66 and 237.13 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 498.66 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/498.66 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 498.66 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 118,245.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,245.11/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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