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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.84, 499.37 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.84, 499.37 and 237.84 is: 328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.84 : 499.37 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.84/499.37 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.84x = 499.37 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.84x = 118,767.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,767.10/361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.23

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