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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.81, 508.94 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.81, 508.94 and 237.82 is: 328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.81 : 508.94 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.81/508.94 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.81x = 508.94 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.81x = 121,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,036.16/368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.18

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