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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.67, 507.56 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.67, 507.56 and 236.76 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.67 : 507.56 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.67/507.56 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.67x = 507.56 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.67x = 120,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,169.91/367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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