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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361, 498.03 and 236.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361, 498.03 and 236.51 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361 : 498.03 = 236.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361/498.03 = 236.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361x = 498.03 × 236.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361x = 117,786.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,786.59/361
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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