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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.90, 507.57 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.90, 507.57 and 236.89 is: 326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.90 : 507.57 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.90/507.57 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.90x = 507.57 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.90x = 120,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,238.26/367.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.82

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