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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 498.06 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 498.06 and 236.28 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 498.06 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/498.06 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 498.06 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 117,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,681.62/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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