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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.96, 499.36 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.96, 499.36 and 237.60 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.96 : 499.36 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.96/499.36 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.96x = 499.36 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.96x = 118,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,647.94/361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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