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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323, 484.50 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323, 484.50 and 236.42 is: 354.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 484.50 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/484.50 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 484.50 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 114,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,545.49/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.63

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