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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.64, 323.72 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.64, 323.72 and 235.68 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.64 : 323.72 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.64/323.72 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.64x = 323.72 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.64x = 76,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,294.33/236.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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