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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.92, 505.12 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.92, 505.12 and 235.04 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.92 : 505.12 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.92/505.12 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.92x = 505.12 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.92x = 118,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,723.40/365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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