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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.35, 496.94 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.35, 496.94 and 236.12 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.35 : 496.94 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.35/496.94 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.35x = 496.94 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.35x = 117,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,337.47/360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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