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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.19, 499.52 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.19, 499.52 and 237.75 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.19 : 499.52 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.19/499.52 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.19x = 499.52 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.19x = 118,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,761.53/362.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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