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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.10, 506.78 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.10, 506.78 and 236.18 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.10 : 506.78 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.10/506.78 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.10x = 506.78 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.10x = 119,691.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,691.30/367.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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