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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.52, 446.90 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.52, 446.90 and 236.72 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.52 : 446.90 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.52/446.90 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.52x = 446.90 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.52x = 105,786.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,786.75/323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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