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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.59, 496.31 and 235.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.59, 496.31 and 235.03 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.59 : 496.31 = 235.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.59/496.31 = 235.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.59x = 496.31 × 235.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.59x = 116,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,647.74/359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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