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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.50, 507.38 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.50, 507.38 and 236.75 is: 326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.50 : 507.38 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.50/507.38 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.50x = 507.38 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.50x = 120,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,118.49/367.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.85

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