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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 499.46 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 499.46 and 237.74 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 499.46 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/499.46 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 499.46 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 118,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,737.93/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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