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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.46, 511.33 and 237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.46, 511.33 and 237.67 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.46 : 511.33 = 237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.46/511.33 = 237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.46x = 511.33 × 237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.46x = 121,524.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,524.06/370.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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