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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.23, 505.35 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.23, 505.35 and 235.25 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.23 : 505.35 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.23/505.35 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.23x = 505.35 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.23x = 118,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,883.59/366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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