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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.09, 493.52 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.09, 493.52 and 237.51 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.09 : 493.52 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.09/493.52 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.09x = 493.52 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.09x = 117,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,214.75/329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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