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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 495.96 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 495.96 and 235.38 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 495.96 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/495.96 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 495.96 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 116,739.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,739.06/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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