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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.24, 495.64 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.24, 495.64 and 235 is: 324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.24 : 495.64 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.24/495.64 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.24x = 495.64 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.24x = 116,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,475.40/359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.23

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