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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.87, 496.73 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.87, 496.73 and 235.31 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 496.73 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/496.73 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 496.73 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 116,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,885.54/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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