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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.42, 505.83 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.42, 505.83 and 235.51 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.42 : 505.83 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.42/505.83 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.42x = 505.83 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.42x = 119,128.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,128.02/366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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