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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.72, 510.24 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.72, 510.24 and 236.94 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.72 : 510.24 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.72/510.24 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.72x = 510.24 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.72x = 120,896.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,896.27/369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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