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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 447.14 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 447.14 and 236.56 is: 326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 447.14 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/447.14 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 447.14 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 105,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,775.44/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.55

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