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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.82, 507.45 and 236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.82, 507.45 and 236.90 is: 326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.82 : 507.45 = 236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.82/507.45 = 236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.82x = 507.45 × 236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.82x = 120,214.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,214.91/367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.83

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