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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.02, 498.24 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.02, 498.24 and 236.64 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.02 : 498.24 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.02/498.24 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.02x = 498.24 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.02x = 117,903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,903.51/361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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