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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.40, 506.82 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.40, 506.82 and 236.54 is: 326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.40 : 506.82 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.40/506.82 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.40x = 506.82 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.40x = 119,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,883.20/367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.30

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