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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.74, 498.74 and 237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.74, 498.74 and 237.19 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.74 : 498.74 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.74/498.74 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.74x = 498.74 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.74x = 118,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,295.49/361.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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