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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.84, 506.14 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.84, 506.14 and 235.80 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.84 : 506.14 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.84/506.14 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.84x = 506.14 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.84x = 119,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,347.81/366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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