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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.05, 496.87 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.05, 496.87 and 235.92 is: 325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.05 : 496.87 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.05/496.87 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.05x = 496.87 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.05x = 117,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,220.98/360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.57

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