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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.40, 497.40 and 236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.40, 497.40 and 236.17 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.40 : 497.40 = 236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.40/497.40 = 236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.40x = 497.40 × 236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.40x = 117,470.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,470.96/360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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