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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 493.65 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 493.65 and 237.72 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 493.65 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/493.65 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 493.65 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 117,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,350.48/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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