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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 508.87 and 237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 508.87 and 237.67 is: 328.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 508.87 = 237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/508.87 = 237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 508.87 × 237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 120,943.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,943.13/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.06

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