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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.24, 506.40 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.24, 506.40 and 236.08 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.24 : 506.40 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.24/506.40 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.24x = 506.40 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.24x = 119,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,550.91/367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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