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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.66, 550.95 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.66, 550.95 and 237.35 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.66 : 550.95 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.66/550.95 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.66x = 550.95 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.66x = 130,769.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,769.36/367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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