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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.32, 506.84 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.32, 506.84 and 236.51 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.32 : 506.84 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.32/506.84 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.32x = 506.84 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.32x = 119,869.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,869.01/367.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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