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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 493.53 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 493.53 and 237.01 is: 355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 493.53 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/493.53 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 493.53 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 116,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,971.55/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.45

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