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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.43, 508.17 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.43, 508.17 and 237.48 is: 327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.43 : 508.17 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.43/508.17 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.43x = 508.17 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.43x = 120,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,680.21/368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.55

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