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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 508.56 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 508.56 and 235.84 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 508.56 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/508.56 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 508.56 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 119,938.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,938.79/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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