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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 508.07 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 508.07 and 237.25 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 508.07 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/508.07 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 508.07 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 120,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,535.88/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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