Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.81, 498 and 236.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 360.81, 498 and 236.25 is: 326.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360.81 : 498 = 236.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360.81/498 = 236.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360.81x = 498 × 236.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360.81x = 117,652.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,652.50/360.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326.08
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