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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.84, 504.97 and 234.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.84, 504.97 and 234.85 is: 324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.84 : 504.97 = 234.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.84/504.97 = 234.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.84x = 504.97 × 234.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.84x = 118,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,592.20/365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.16

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