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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.43, 507.21 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.43, 507.21 and 236.51 is: 326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.43 : 507.21 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.43/507.21 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.43x = 507.21 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.43x = 119,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,957.70/367.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.48

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