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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.23, 505.74 and 235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.23, 505.74 and 235.47 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.23 : 505.74 = 235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.23/505.74 = 235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.23x = 505.74 × 235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.23x = 119,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,083.82/366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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