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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 499.65 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 499.65 and 237.80 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 499.65 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/499.65 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 499.65 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 118,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,816.77/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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