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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.44, 745.65 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.44, 745.65 and 236.98 is: 355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.44 : 745.65 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.44/745.65 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.44x = 745.65 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.44x = 176,704.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,704.14/497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.23

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