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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.98, 499.44 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.98, 499.44 and 237.66 is: 327.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.98 : 499.44 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.98/499.44 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.98x = 499.44 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.98x = 118,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,696.91/361.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.91

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