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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.88, 507.72 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.88, 507.72 and 236.84 is: 326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.88 : 507.72 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.88/507.72 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.88x = 507.72 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.88x = 120,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,248.40/367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.87

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