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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 506.84 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 506.84 and 235.99 is: 325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 506.84 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/506.84 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 506.84 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 119,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,610.17/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.72

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