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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.91, 506.14 and 234.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.91, 506.14 and 234.29 is: 323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.91 : 506.14 = 234.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.91/506.14 = 234.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.91x = 506.14 × 234.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.91x = 118,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,583.54/366.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.20

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