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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.16, 505.23 and 235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.16, 505.23 and 235.15 is: 324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.16 : 505.23 = 235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.16/505.23 = 235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.16x = 505.23 × 235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.16x = 118,804.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,804.83/366.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.46

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