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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.72, 506.24 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.72, 506.24 and 235.91 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.72 : 506.24 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.72/506.24 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.72x = 506.24 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.72x = 119,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,423.37/366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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