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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.56, 506.17 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.56, 506.17 and 234.03 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.56 : 506.17 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.56/506.17 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.56x = 506.17 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.56x = 118,458.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,458.97/366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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