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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.21, 505.37 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.21, 505.37 and 235.22 is: 324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.21 : 505.37 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.21/505.37 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.21x = 505.37 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.21x = 118,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,873.13/366.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.60

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