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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.90, 492.92 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.90, 492.92 and 237.90 is: 356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.90 : 492.92 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.90/492.92 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.90x = 492.92 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.90x = 117,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,265.67/328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.54

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