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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.63, 506.01 and 235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.63, 506.01 and 235.59 is: 325.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.63 : 506.01 = 235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.63/506.01 = 235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.63x = 506.01 × 235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.63x = 119,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,210.90/366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.15

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