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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.46, 509.64 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.46, 509.64 and 236.44 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.46 : 509.64 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.46/509.64 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.46x = 509.64 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.46x = 120,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,499.28/369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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