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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 498.03 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 498.03 and 236.70 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 498.03 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/498.03 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 498.03 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 117,883.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,883.70/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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