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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.96, 491.36 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.96, 491.36 and 236.23 is: 353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.96 : 491.36 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.96/491.36 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.96x = 491.36 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.96x = 116,073.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,073.97/327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.93

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