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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.38, 506.90 and 236.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.38, 506.90 and 236.57 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.38 : 506.90 = 236.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.38/506.90 = 236.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.38x = 506.90 × 236.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.38x = 119,917.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,917.33/367.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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