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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 492.54 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 492.54 and 237.24 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 492.54 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/492.54 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 492.54 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 116,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,850.19/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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