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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.22, 506.95 and 236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.22, 506.95 and 236.31 is: 326.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.22 : 506.95 = 236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.22/506.95 = 236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.22x = 506.95 × 236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.22x = 119,794.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,794.86/367.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.22

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