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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.67, 496.35 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.67, 496.35 and 235.54 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.67 : 496.35 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.67/496.35 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.67x = 496.35 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.67x = 116,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,910.28/359.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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