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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 507.38 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 507.38 and 236.74 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 507.38 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/507.38 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 507.38 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 120,114.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,114.69/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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