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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.19, 508.05 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.19, 508.05 and 237.20 is: 327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.19 : 508.05 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.19/508.05 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.19x = 508.05 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.19x = 120,506.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,506.92/368.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.30

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