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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 505.31 and 235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 505.31 and 235.24 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 505.31 = 235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/505.31 = 235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 505.31 × 235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 118,866.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,866.68/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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