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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 507.09 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 507.09 and 236.45 is: 326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 507.09 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/507.09 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 507.09 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 119,898.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,898.90/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.51

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