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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.66, 496.40 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.66, 496.40 and 235.26 is: 324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.66 : 496.40 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.66/496.40 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.66x = 496.40 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.66x = 116,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,781.89/359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.70

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