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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.17, 507.97 and 235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.17, 507.97 and 235.47 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.17 : 507.97 = 235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.17/507.97 = 235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.17x = 507.97 × 235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.17x = 119,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,611.70/368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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