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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.96, 506.25 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.96, 506.25 and 236.05 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.96 : 506.25 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.96/506.25 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.96x = 506.25 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.96x = 119,499.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,499.05/366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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