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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 508.80 and 237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 508.80 and 237.70 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 508.80 = 237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/508.80 = 237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 508.80 × 237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 120,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,941.76/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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