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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.55, 498.59 and 236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.55, 498.59 and 236.95 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.55 : 498.59 = 236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.55/498.59 = 236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.55x = 498.59 × 236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.55x = 118,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,139.36/361.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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