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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 508.88 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 508.88 and 237.72 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 508.88 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/508.88 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 508.88 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 120,970.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,970.95/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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