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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 445.60 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 445.60 and 235.41 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 445.60 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/445.60 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 445.60 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 104,897.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,897.32/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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