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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 505.08 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 505.08 and 235.08 is: 324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 505.08 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/505.08 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 505.08 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 118,734.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,734.21/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.30

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