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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.04, 445.92 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.04, 445.92 and 236.40 is: 326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.04 : 445.92 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.04/445.92 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.04x = 445.92 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.04x = 105,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,415.49/323.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.32

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