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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.81, 492.60 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.81, 492.60 and 236.07 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.81 : 492.60 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.81/492.60 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.81x = 492.60 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.81x = 116,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,288.08/328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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