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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.48, 498.08 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.48, 498.08 and 236 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.48 : 498.08 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.48/498.08 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.48x = 498.08 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.48x = 117,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,546.88/332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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