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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.16, 499.50 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.16, 499.50 and 237.96 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.16 : 499.50 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.16/499.50 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.16x = 499.50 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.16x = 118,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,861.02/362.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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