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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.25, 504.72 and 235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.25, 504.72 and 235.03 is: 323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.25 : 504.72 = 235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.25/504.72 = 235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.25x = 504.72 × 235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.25x = 118,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,624.34/366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.89

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