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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.10, 499.36 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.10, 499.36 and 237.87 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.10 : 499.36 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.10/499.36 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.10x = 499.36 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.10x = 118,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,782.76/362.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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