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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.22, 448.37 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.22, 448.37 and 236.71 is: 326.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.22 : 448.37 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.22/448.37 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.22x = 448.37 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.22x = 106,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,134.30/325.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.35

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