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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 495.57 and 235.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 495.57 and 235.05 is: 324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 495.57 = 235.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/495.57 = 235.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 495.57 × 235.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 116,483.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,483.73/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.11

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