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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 445.26 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 445.26 and 235.36 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 445.26 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/445.26 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 445.26 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 104,796.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,796.39/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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