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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.67, 497.55 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.67, 497.55 and 236.27 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.67 : 497.55 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.67/497.55 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.67x = 497.55 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.67x = 117,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,558.32/360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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