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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 497.52 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 497.52 and 236.40 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 497.52 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/497.52 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 497.52 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 117,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,613.73/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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