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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.98, 491.52 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.98, 491.52 and 236.84 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.98 : 491.52 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.98/491.52 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.98x = 491.52 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.98x = 116,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,411.60/327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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