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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.01, 498.08 and 236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.01, 498.08 and 236.67 is: 326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.01 : 498.08 = 236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.01/498.08 = 236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.01x = 498.08 × 236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.01x = 117,879.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,879.41/361.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.53

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