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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 508.28 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 508.28 and 237.38 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 508.28 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/508.28 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 508.28 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 120,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,651.78/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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