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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 520.47 and 237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 520.47 and 237.36 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 520.47 = 237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/520.47 = 237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 520.47 × 237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 123,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,538.76/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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