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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.06, 499.37 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.06, 499.37 and 237.51 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.06 : 499.37 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.06/499.37 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.06x = 499.37 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.06x = 118,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,602.78/362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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