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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.70, 504.66 and 235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.70, 504.66 and 235.02 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.70 : 504.66 = 235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.70/504.66 = 235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.70x = 504.66 × 235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.70x = 118,605.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,605.19/365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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