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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.91, 506.11 and 235.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.91, 506.11 and 235.87 is: 325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.91 : 506.11 = 235.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.91/506.11 = 235.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.91x = 506.11 × 235.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.91x = 119,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,376.17/366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.36

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