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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.35, 497.31 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.35, 497.31 and 236.07 is: 325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.35 : 497.31 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.35/497.31 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.35x = 497.31 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.35x = 117,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,399.97/360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.80

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