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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.56, 497.39 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.56, 497.39 and 236.23 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.56 : 497.39 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.56/497.39 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.56x = 497.39 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.56x = 117,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,497.79/360.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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