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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.52, 507.36 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.52, 507.36 and 236.96 is: 327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.52 : 507.36 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.52/507.36 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.52x = 507.36 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.52x = 120,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,224.03/367.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.12

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