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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 506.73 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 506.73 and 236.44 is: 326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 506.73 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/506.73 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 506.73 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 119,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,811.24/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.23

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