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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.57, 508.80 and 237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.57, 508.80 and 237.80 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.57 : 508.80 = 237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.57/508.80 = 237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.57x = 508.80 × 237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.57x = 120,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,992.64/368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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