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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.60, 497.58 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.60, 497.58 and 236.22 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.60 : 497.58 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.60/497.58 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.60x = 497.58 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.60x = 117,538.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,538.35/360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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