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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.52, 490.94 and 236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.52, 490.94 and 236.17 is: 354.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.52 : 490.94 = 236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.52/490.94 = 236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.52x = 490.94 × 236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.52x = 115,945.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,945.62/327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.01

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