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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.17, 506.60 and 234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.17, 506.60 and 234.47 is: 323.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.17 : 506.60 = 234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.17/506.60 = 234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.17x = 506.60 × 234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.17x = 118,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,778.80/367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.50

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