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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.58, 504.66 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.58, 504.66 and 234.66 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.58 : 504.66 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.58/504.66 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.58x = 504.66 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.58x = 118,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,423.52/365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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