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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.85, 497.71 and 236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.85, 497.71 and 236.31 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.85 : 497.71 = 236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.85/497.71 = 236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.85x = 497.71 × 236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.85x = 117,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,613.85/360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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