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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 505 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 505 and 235.20 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 505 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/505 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 505 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 118,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,776/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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