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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.99, 499.38 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.99, 499.38 and 237.65 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.99 : 499.38 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.99/499.38 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.99x = 499.38 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.99x = 118,677.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,677.66/361.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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