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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.19, 493.17 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.19, 493.17 and 237.39 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.19 : 493.17 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.19/493.17 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.19x = 493.17 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.19x = 117,073.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,073.63/329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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