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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.01, 493.50 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.01, 493.50 and 237.75 is: 356.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.01 : 493.50 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.01/493.50 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.01x = 493.50 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.01x = 117,329.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,329.63/329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.61

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