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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.14, 506.56 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.14, 506.56 and 236.32 is: 326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.14 : 506.56 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.14/506.56 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.14x = 506.56 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.14x = 119,710.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,710.26/367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.06

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