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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.70, 496.37 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.70, 496.37 and 235.13 is: 324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.70 : 496.37 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.70/496.37 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.70x = 496.37 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.70x = 116,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,707.82/359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.46

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