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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.78, 497.92 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.78, 497.92 and 236.55 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.78 : 497.92 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.78/497.92 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.78x = 497.92 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.78x = 117,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,782.98/360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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