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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.12, 496.81 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.12, 496.81 and 235.56 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.12 : 496.81 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.12/496.81 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.12x = 496.81 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.12x = 117,029.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,029.81/360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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