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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 508.26 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 508.26 and 235.44 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 508.26 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/508.26 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 508.26 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 119,664.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,664.73/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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