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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.83, 496.38 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.83, 496.38 and 235.45 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.83 : 496.38 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.83/496.38 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.83x = 496.38 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.83x = 116,872.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,872.67/359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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