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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 507.26 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 507.26 and 236.57 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 507.26 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/507.26 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 507.26 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 120,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,002.50/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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