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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.62, 508.76 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.62, 508.76 and 234.07 is: 323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.62 : 508.76 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.62/508.76 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.62x = 508.76 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.62x = 119,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,085.45/368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.06

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