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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.39, 505.68 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.39, 505.68 and 235.50 is: 325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.39 : 505.68 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.39/505.68 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.39x = 505.68 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.39x = 119,087.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,087.64/366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.03

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