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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.82, 506.15 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.82, 506.15 and 236.00 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.82 : 506.15 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.82/506.15 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.82x = 506.15 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.82x = 119,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,451.49/366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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