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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.81, 745.39 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.81, 745.39 and 236.89 is: 355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.81 : 745.39 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.81/745.39 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.81x = 745.39 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.81x = 176,575.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,575.44/496.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.42

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