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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 492.62 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 492.62 and 236.68 is: 355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 492.62 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/492.62 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 492.62 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 116,590.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,590.89/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.02

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