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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.82, 509.04 and 237.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.82, 509.04 and 237.87 is: 328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.82 : 509.04 = 237.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.82/509.04 = 237.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.82x = 509.04 × 237.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.82x = 121,085.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,085.34/368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.30

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