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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 549.88 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 549.88 and 237.01 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 549.88 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/549.88 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 549.88 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 130,325.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,325.47/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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