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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.76, 504.96 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.76, 504.96 and 234.88 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.76 : 504.96 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.76/504.96 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.76x = 504.96 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.76x = 118,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,605.00/365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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