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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.45, 508.41 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.45, 508.41 and 235.63 is: 325.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.45 : 508.41 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.45/508.41 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.45x = 508.41 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.45x = 119,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,796.65/368.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.14

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