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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.14, 504.87 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.14, 504.87 and 235.13 is: 324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.14 : 504.87 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.14/504.87 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.14x = 504.87 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.14x = 118,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,707.56/366.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.22

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