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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.70, 497.64 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.70, 497.64 and 236.32 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.70 : 497.64 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.70/497.64 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.70x = 497.64 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.70x = 117,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,602.28/360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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