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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.95, 490.69 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.95, 490.69 and 236.44 is: 353.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.95 : 490.69 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.95/490.69 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.95x = 490.69 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.95x = 116,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,018.74/327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.77

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