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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.15, 744.20 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.15, 744.20 and 235.96 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.15 : 744.20 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.15/744.20 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.15x = 744.20 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.15x = 175,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,601.43/496.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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