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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.98, 497.82 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.98, 497.82 and 236.60 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.98 : 497.82 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.98/497.82 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.98x = 497.82 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.98x = 117,782.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,782.61/360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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