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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 501.14 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 501.14 and 237.24 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 501.14 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/501.14 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 501.14 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 118,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,890.45/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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