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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.72, 496.48 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.72, 496.48 and 235.72 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.72 : 496.48 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.72/496.48 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.72x = 496.48 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.72x = 117,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,030.27/359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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