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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.68, 500.50 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.68, 500.50 and 236.51 is: 326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.68 : 500.50 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.68/500.50 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.68x = 500.50 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.68x = 118,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,372.89/362.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.39

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