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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.34, 498.26 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.34, 498.26 and 236.96 is: 326.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.34 : 498.26 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.34/498.26 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.34x = 498.26 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.34x = 118,067.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,067.69/361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.75

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