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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.34, 505.47 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.34, 505.47 and 235.54 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.34 : 505.47 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.34/505.47 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.34x = 505.47 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.34x = 119,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,058.40/366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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