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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.83, 506.14 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.83, 506.14 and 235.79 is: 325.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.83 : 506.14 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.83/506.14 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.83x = 506.14 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.83x = 119,339.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,339.63/366.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.33

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