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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 506.04 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 506.04 and 236.10 is: 325.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 506.04 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/506.04 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 506.04 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 119,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,476.04/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.26

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