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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 506.58 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 506.58 and 236.22 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 506.58 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/506.58 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 506.58 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 119,664.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,664.33/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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