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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.20, 448.51 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.20, 448.51 and 236.68 is: 326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.20 : 448.51 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.20/448.51 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.20x = 448.51 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.20x = 106,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,153.35/325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.42

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