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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.03, 506.50 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.03, 506.50 and 236.12 is: 325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.03 : 506.50 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.03/506.50 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.03x = 506.50 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.03x = 119,592.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,592.99/367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.84

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