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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.46, 507.44 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.46, 507.44 and 236.70 is: 326.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.46 : 507.44 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.46/507.44 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.46x = 507.44 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.46x = 120,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,107.33/367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.86

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