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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 493.12 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 493.12 and 237.63 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 493.12 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/493.12 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 493.12 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 117,182.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,182.25/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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