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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 489.66 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 489.66 and 236.08 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 489.66 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/489.66 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 489.66 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 115,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,598.93/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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