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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.36, 497.16 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.36, 497.16 and 236.18 is: 325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.36 : 497.16 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.36/497.16 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.36x = 497.16 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.36x = 117,419.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,419.25/360.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.84

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