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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.25, 498.38 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.25, 498.38 and 236.75 is: 326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.25 : 498.38 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.25/498.38 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.25x = 498.38 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.25x = 117,991.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,991.53/361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.62

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