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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 504.90 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 504.90 and 234.92 is: 323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 504.90 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/504.90 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 504.90 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 118,611.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,611.11/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.97

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