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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.64, 506.18 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.64, 506.18 and 235.82 is: 325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.64 : 506.18 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.64/506.18 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.64x = 506.18 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.64x = 119,367.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,367.37/366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.57

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