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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.69, 498.29 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.69, 498.29 and 236.64 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.69 : 498.29 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.69/498.29 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.69x = 498.29 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.69x = 117,915.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,915.22/360.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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