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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.98, 484.20 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.98, 484.20 and 236.58 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.98 : 484.20 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.98/484.20 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.98x = 484.20 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.98x = 114,552.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,552.04/322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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