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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 506.88 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 506.88 and 236.43 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 506.88 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/506.88 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 506.88 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 119,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,841.64/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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