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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.69, 506.07 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.69, 506.07 and 235.67 is: 325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.69 : 506.07 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.69/506.07 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.69x = 506.07 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.69x = 119,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,266.78/366.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.25

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