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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 505.64 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 505.64 and 235.60 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 505.64 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/505.64 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 505.64 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 119,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,128.78/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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