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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.66, 505.89 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.66, 505.89 and 235.62 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.66 : 505.89 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.66/505.89 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.66x = 505.89 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.66x = 119,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,197.80/366.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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