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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.57, 506.01 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.57, 506.01 and 233.97 is: 322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.57 : 506.01 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.57/506.01 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.57x = 506.01 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.57x = 118,391.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,391.16/366.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.97

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