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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.01, 492.88 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.01, 492.88 and 237.48 is: 355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.01 : 492.88 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.01/492.88 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.01x = 492.88 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.01x = 117,049.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,049.14/329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.76

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