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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 496.89 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 496.89 and 235.74 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 496.89 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/496.89 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 496.89 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 117,136.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,136.85/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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