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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 509.10 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 509.10 and 237.84 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 509.10 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/509.10 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 509.10 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 121,084.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,084.34/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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