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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.33, 485.24 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.33, 485.24 and 236.89 is: 355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.33 : 485.24 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.33/485.24 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.33x = 485.24 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.33x = 114,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,946.11/323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.51

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