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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.36, 446.19 and 235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.36, 446.19 and 235.88 is: 325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.36 : 446.19 = 235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.36/446.19 = 235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.36x = 446.19 × 235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.36x = 105,245.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,245.07/323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.48

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