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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.19, 445.60 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.19, 445.60 and 235.71 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.19 : 445.60 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.19/445.60 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.19x = 445.60 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.19x = 105,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,032.67/323.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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