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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.56, 744.28 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.56, 744.28 and 236.32 is: 354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.56 : 744.28 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.56/744.28 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.56x = 744.28 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.56x = 175,888.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,888.25/496.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.21

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