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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.45, 505.76 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.45, 505.76 and 235.85 is: 325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.45 : 505.76 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.45/505.76 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.45x = 505.76 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.45x = 119,279.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,279.79/366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.50

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