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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 508 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 508 and 237.13 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 508 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/508 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 508 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 120,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,462.04/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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