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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.06, 550.73 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.06, 550.73 and 237.31 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.06 : 550.73 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.06/550.73 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.06x = 550.73 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.06x = 130,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,694.33/367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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