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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.13, 505.31 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.13, 505.31 and 235.09 is: 324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.13 : 505.31 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.13/505.31 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.13x = 505.31 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.13x = 118,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,793.33/366.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.46

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