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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 492.86 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 492.86 and 237.23 is: 355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 492.86 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/492.86 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 492.86 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 116,921.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,921.18/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.43

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