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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 498.44 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 498.44 and 236.92 is: 326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 498.44 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/498.44 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 498.44 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 118,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,090.40/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.98

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