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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.36, 495.95 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.36, 495.95 and 235.11 is: 324.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.36 : 495.95 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.36/495.95 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.36x = 495.95 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.36x = 116,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,602.80/359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.47

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