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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.87, 499.50 and 237.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.87, 499.50 and 237.61 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.87 : 499.50 = 237.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.87/499.50 = 237.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.87x = 499.50 × 237.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.87x = 118,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,686.20/361.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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