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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 491.68 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 491.68 and 237.13 is: 355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 491.68 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/491.68 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 491.68 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 116,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,592.08/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.44

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