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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.54, 507.38 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.54, 507.38 and 234.95 is: 324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.54 : 507.38 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.54/507.38 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.54x = 507.38 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.54x = 119,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,208.93/367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.34

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