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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370, 510.33 and 237.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370, 510.33 and 237.30 is: 327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370 : 510.33 = 237.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370/510.33 = 237.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370x = 510.33 × 237.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370x = 121,101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,101.31/370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.30

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