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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.37, 496.05 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.37, 496.05 and 235.11 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.37 : 496.05 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.37/496.05 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.37x = 496.05 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.37x = 116,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,626.32/359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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