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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.06, 504.93 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.06, 504.93 and 234.96 is: 324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.06 : 504.93 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.06/504.93 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.06x = 504.93 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.06x = 118,638.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,638.35/366.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.10

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