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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 508.14 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 508.14 and 237.24 is: 327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 508.14 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/508.14 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 508.14 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 120,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,551.13/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.55

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