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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.09, 550.26 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.09, 550.26 and 236.72 is: 354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.09 : 550.26 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.09/550.26 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.09x = 550.26 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.09x = 130,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,258.92/367.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.84

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