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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.25, 506.71 and 236.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.25, 506.71 and 236.33 is: 326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.25 : 506.71 = 236.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.25/506.71 = 236.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.25x = 506.71 × 236.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.25x = 119,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,751.96/367.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.08

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