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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.92, 506.36 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.92, 506.36 and 235.98 is: 325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.92 : 506.36 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.92/506.36 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.92x = 506.36 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.92x = 119,490.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,490.83/366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.66

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