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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.86, 499.23 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.86, 499.23 and 237.68 is: 327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.86 : 499.23 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.86/499.23 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.86x = 499.23 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.86x = 118,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,656.99/361.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.91

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