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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.17, 498.24 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.17, 498.24 and 236.78 is: 326.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.17 : 498.24 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.17/498.24 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.17x = 498.24 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.17x = 117,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,970.78/361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.64

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