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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 506.07 and 234.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 506.07 and 234.09 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 506.07 = 234.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/506.07 = 234.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 506.07 × 234.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 118,465.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,465.93/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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