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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 508.94 and 237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 508.94 and 237.97 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 508.94 = 237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/508.94 = 237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 508.94 × 237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 121,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,109.91/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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