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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.33, 506.73 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.33, 506.73 and 234.58 is: 323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.33 : 506.73 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.33/506.73 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.33x = 506.73 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.33x = 118,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,868.72/367.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.60

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