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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.78, 498.90 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.78, 498.90 and 237.40 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.78 : 498.90 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.78/498.90 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.78x = 498.90 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.78x = 118,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,438.86/361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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