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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.40, 505.74 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.40, 505.74 and 235.45 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.40 : 505.74 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.40/505.74 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.40x = 505.74 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.40x = 119,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,076.48/366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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