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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 507.08 and 234.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 507.08 and 234.49 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 507.08 = 234.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/507.08 = 234.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 507.08 × 234.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 118,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,906.23/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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