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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 492.56 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 492.56 and 237.18 is: 355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 492.56 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/492.56 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 492.56 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 116,825.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,825.38/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.18

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