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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 551.46 and 237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 551.46 and 237.95 is: 356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 551.46 = 237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/551.46 = 237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 551.46 × 237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 131,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,217.15/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.54

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