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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.32, 744.56 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.32, 744.56 and 236.20 is: 354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.32 : 744.56 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.32/744.56 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.32x = 744.56 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.32x = 175,865.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,865.07/496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.34

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