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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.12, 509.10 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.12, 509.10 and 237.90 is: 328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.12 : 509.10 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.12/509.10 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.12x = 509.10 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.12x = 121,114.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,114.89/369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.12

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