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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 507.03 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 507.03 and 236.49 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 507.03 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/507.03 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 507.03 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 119,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,907.52/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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