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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.34, 505.34 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.34, 505.34 and 235.20 is: 324.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.34 : 505.34 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.34/505.34 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.34x = 505.34 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.34x = 118,855.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,855.97/366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.44

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