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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 551.07 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 551.07 and 237.51 is: 356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 551.07 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/551.07 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 551.07 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 130,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,884.64/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.00

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