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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 496.08 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 496.08 and 297.26 is: 410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 496.08 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/496.08 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 496.08 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 147,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,464.74/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.51

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