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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 505.92 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 505.92 and 235.74 is: 325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 505.92 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/505.92 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 505.92 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 119,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,265.58/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.25

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