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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.82, 498.10 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.82, 498.10 and 236.49 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.82 : 498.10 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.82/498.10 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.82x = 498.10 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.82x = 117,795.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,795.67/360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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