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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.96, 744.46 and 236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.96, 744.46 and 236.59 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.96 : 744.46 = 236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.96/744.46 = 236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.96x = 744.46 × 236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.96x = 176,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,131.79/496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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