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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 507.33 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 507.33 and 236.94 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 507.33 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/507.33 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 507.33 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 120,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,206.77/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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