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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.80, 499.10 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.80, 499.10 and 235.94 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.80 : 499.10 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.80/499.10 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.80x = 499.10 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.80x = 117,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,757.65/361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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