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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 499.89 and 237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 499.89 and 237.99 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 499.89 = 237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/499.89 = 237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 499.89 × 237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 118,968.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,968.82/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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