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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 498.18 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 498.18 and 236.91 is: 326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 498.18 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/498.18 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 498.18 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 118,023.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,023.82/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.75

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