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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.12, 506.62 and 236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.12, 506.62 and 236.13 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.12 : 506.62 = 236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.12/506.62 = 236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.12x = 506.62 × 236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.12x = 119,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,626.29/367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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