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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 445.62 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 445.62 and 235.96 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 445.62 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/445.62 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 445.62 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 105,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,148.50/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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