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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.43, 497.43 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.43, 497.43 and 236.44 is: 326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.43 : 497.43 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.43/497.43 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.43x = 497.43 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.43x = 117,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,612.35/360.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.31

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