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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.22, 508.33 and 237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.22, 508.33 and 237.31 is: 327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.22 : 508.33 = 237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.22/508.33 = 237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.22x = 508.33 × 237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.22x = 120,631.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,631.79/368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.61

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