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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.19, 506.48 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.19, 506.48 and 236.37 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.19 : 506.48 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.19/506.48 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.19x = 506.48 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.19x = 119,715.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,715.50/367.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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