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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.81, 509.09 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.81, 509.09 and 237.81 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.81 : 509.09 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.81/509.09 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.81x = 509.09 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.81x = 121,066.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,066.69/368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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