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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.30, 509.52 and 236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.30, 509.52 and 236.59 is: 326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.30 : 509.52 = 236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.30/509.52 = 236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.30x = 509.52 × 236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.30x = 120,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,547.34/369.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.42

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