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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.09, 505.20 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.09, 505.20 and 235.18 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.09 : 505.20 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.09/505.20 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.09x = 505.20 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.09x = 118,812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,812.94/366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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