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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 506.52 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 506.52 and 236.32 is: 326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 506.52 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/506.52 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 506.52 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 119,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,700.81/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.20

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