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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 492.78 and 237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 492.78 and 237.85 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 492.78 = 237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/492.78 = 237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 492.78 × 237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 117,207.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,207.72/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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