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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.64, 507.02 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.64, 507.02 and 236.60 is: 326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.64 : 507.02 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.64/507.02 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.64x = 507.02 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.64x = 119,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,960.93/367.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.30

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