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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 491.99 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 491.99 and 237.02 is: 355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 491.99 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/491.99 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 491.99 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 116,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,607.82/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.36

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