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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 506.97 and 236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 506.97 and 236.31 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 506.97 = 236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/506.97 = 236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 506.97 × 236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 119,802.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,802.08/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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