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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 505.44 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 505.44 and 235.44 is: 324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 505.44 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/505.44 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 505.44 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 119,000.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,000.79/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.93

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