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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.52, 484.36 and 236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.52, 484.36 and 236.58 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.52 : 484.36 = 236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.52/484.36 = 236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.52x = 484.36 × 236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.52x = 114,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,586.88/323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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