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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 446.40 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 446.40 and 236.40 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 446.40 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/446.40 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 446.40 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 105,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,528.96/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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