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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.35, 495.56 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.35, 495.56 and 235.12 is: 324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.35 : 495.56 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.35/495.56 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.35x = 495.56 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.35x = 116,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,516.07/359.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.24

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