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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 508.83 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 508.83 and 237.81 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 508.83 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/508.83 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 508.83 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 121,004.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,004.86/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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