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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.47, 492.03 and 237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.47, 492.03 and 237.35 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.47 : 492.03 = 237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.47/492.03 = 237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.47x = 492.03 × 237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.47x = 116,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,783.32/328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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