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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.91, 496.72 and 235.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.91, 496.72 and 235.67 is: 325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.91 : 496.72 = 235.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.91/496.72 = 235.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.91x = 496.72 × 235.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.91x = 117,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,060.82/359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.25

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