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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.92, 498.60 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.92, 498.60 and 236.28 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.92 : 498.60 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.92/498.60 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.92x = 498.60 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.92x = 117,809.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,809.21/331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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