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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.68, 484.23 and 236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.68, 484.23 and 236.17 is: 354.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.68 : 484.23 = 236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.68/484.23 = 236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.68x = 484.23 × 236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.68x = 114,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,358.04/322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.40

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