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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.34, 505.88 and 235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.34, 505.88 and 235.57 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.34 : 505.88 = 235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.34/505.88 = 235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.34x = 505.88 × 235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.34x = 119,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,170.15/366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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