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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 551.18 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 551.18 and 237.39 is: 355.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 551.18 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/551.18 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 551.18 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 130,844.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,844.03/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.46

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