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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.04, 506.85 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.04, 506.85 and 236.27 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.04 : 506.85 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.04/506.85 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.04x = 506.85 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.04x = 119,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,753.45/367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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