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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.62, 505.91 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.62, 505.91 and 235.63 is: 325.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.62 : 505.91 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.62/505.91 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.62x = 505.91 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.62x = 119,203.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,203.87/366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.14

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