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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.56, 484.44 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.56, 484.44 and 236.32 is: 353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.56 : 484.44 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.56/484.44 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.56x = 484.44 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.56x = 114,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,482.86/323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.82

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