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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.91, 499.48 and 237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.91, 499.48 and 237.67 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.91 : 499.48 = 237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.91/499.48 = 237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.91x = 499.48 × 237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.91x = 118,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,710.22/361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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