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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.74, 506.20 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.74, 506.20 and 235.74 is: 325.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.74 : 506.20 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.74/506.20 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.74x = 506.20 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.74x = 119,331.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,331.59/366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.38

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