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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.97, 504.99 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.97, 504.99 and 235.16 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.97 : 504.99 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.97/504.99 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.97x = 504.99 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.97x = 118,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,750.92/365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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