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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.08, 504.90 and 234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.08, 504.90 and 234.86 is: 323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.08 : 504.90 = 234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.08/504.90 = 234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.08x = 504.90 × 234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.08x = 118,578.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,578.29/366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.92

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