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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.05, 499.30 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.05, 499.30 and 237.66 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.05 : 499.30 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.05/499.30 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.05x = 499.30 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.05x = 118,663.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,663.98/362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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