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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.08, 506.28 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.08, 506.28 and 235.86 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.08 : 506.28 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.08/506.28 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.08x = 506.28 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.08x = 119,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,411.20/367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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