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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.23, 506.93 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.23, 506.93 and 236.25 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.23 : 506.93 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.23/506.93 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.23x = 506.93 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.23x = 119,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,761.03/367.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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