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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 506 and 233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 506 and 233.95 is: 322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 506 = 233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/506 = 233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 506 × 233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 118,378.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,378.70/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.96

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