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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 505.74 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 505.74 and 235.83 is: 325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 505.74 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/505.74 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 505.74 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 119,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,268.66/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.47

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