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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.21, 444.92 and 234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.21, 444.92 and 234.56 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.21 : 444.92 = 234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.21/444.92 = 234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.21x = 444.92 × 234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.21x = 104,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,360.37/323.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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