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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.71, 492.97 and 237.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.71, 492.97 and 237.14 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.71 : 492.97 = 237.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.71/492.97 = 237.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.71x = 492.97 × 237.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.71x = 116,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,902.91/328.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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