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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.59, 497.48 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.59, 497.48 and 236.30 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.59 : 497.48 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.59/497.48 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.59x = 497.48 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.59x = 117,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,550.86/360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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