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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.62, 490.83 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.62, 490.83 and 236.09 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.62 : 490.83 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.62/490.83 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.62x = 490.83 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.62x = 115,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,880.40/327.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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