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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.93, 498.17 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.93, 498.17 and 236.39 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.93 : 498.17 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.93/498.17 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.93x = 498.17 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.93x = 117,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,760.51/360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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