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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.71, 483.54 and 236.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.71, 483.54 and 236.30 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.71 : 483.54 = 236.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.71/483.54 = 236.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.71x = 483.54 × 236.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.71x = 114,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,260.50/323.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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