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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.13, 490.10 and 236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.13, 490.10 and 236.90 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.13 : 490.10 = 236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.13/490.10 = 236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.13x = 490.10 × 236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.13x = 116,104.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,104.69/355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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