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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 508.08 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 508.08 and 235.52 is: 324.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 508.08 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/508.08 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 508.08 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 119,663.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,663.00/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.89

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