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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.15, 505.41 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.15, 505.41 and 235.14 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.15 : 505.41 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.15/505.41 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.15x = 505.41 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.15x = 118,839.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,839.33/366.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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