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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 508.02 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 508.02 and 237.42 is: 327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 508.02 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/508.02 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 508.02 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 120,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,614.11/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.67

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