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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.65, 505.94 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.65, 505.94 and 235.56 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.65 : 505.94 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.65/505.94 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.65x = 505.94 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.65x = 119,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,179.23/366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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