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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.93, 492.30 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.93, 492.30 and 236.14 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.93 : 492.30 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.93/492.30 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.93x = 492.30 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.93x = 116,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,250.49/328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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