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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.80, 506.27 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.80, 506.27 and 235.73 is: 325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.80 : 506.27 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.80/506.27 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.80x = 506.27 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.80x = 119,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,344.88/366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.37

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