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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.69, 493.43 and 236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.69, 493.43 and 236.90 is: 354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.69 : 493.43 = 236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.69/493.43 = 236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.69x = 493.43 × 236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.69x = 116,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,889.92/329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.55

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