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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.26, 499.73 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.26, 499.73 and 237.93 is: 328.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.26 : 499.73 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.26/499.73 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.26x = 499.73 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.26x = 118,900.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,900.76/362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.22

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