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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 498.38 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 498.38 and 236.54 is: 326.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 498.38 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/498.38 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 498.38 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 117,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,886.81/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.48

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