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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 498.56 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 498.56 and 236.25 is: 354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 498.56 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/498.56 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 498.56 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 117,783.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,783.62/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.09

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