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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.02, 506.28 and 234.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.02, 506.28 and 234.17 is: 323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.02 : 506.28 = 234.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.02/506.28 = 234.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.02x = 506.28 × 234.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.02x = 118,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,553.06/367.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.02

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