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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 505.64 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 505.64 and 235.37 is: 324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 505.64 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/505.64 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 505.64 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 119,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,014.34/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.83

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