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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.59, 506.23 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.59, 506.23 and 235.82 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.59 : 506.23 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.59/506.23 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.59x = 506.23 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.59x = 119,379.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,379.16/366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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