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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.96, 505.14 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.96, 505.14 and 235.32 is: 324.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.96 : 505.14 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.96/505.14 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.96x = 505.14 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.96x = 118,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,869.54/365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.82

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