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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 507 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 507 and 236.64 is: 326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 507 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/507 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 507 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 119,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,976.48/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.20

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