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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 505.01 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 505.01 and 235.10 is: 324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 505.01 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/505.01 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 505.01 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 118,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,724.15/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.25

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