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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.38, 505.36 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.38, 505.36 and 235.34 is: 324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.38 : 505.36 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.38/505.36 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.38x = 505.36 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.38x = 118,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,931.42/366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.61

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