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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.31, 497.05 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.31, 497.05 and 235.98 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.31 : 497.05 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.31/497.05 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.31x = 497.05 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.31x = 117,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,291.37/360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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