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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.09, 483.87 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.09, 483.87 and 236.20 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.09 : 483.87 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.09/483.87 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.09x = 483.87 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.09x = 114,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,291.58/323.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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