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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.58, 498.78 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.58, 498.78 and 237.24 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.58 : 498.78 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.58/498.78 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.58x = 498.78 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.58x = 118,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,330.57/361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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