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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 448.29 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 448.29 and 236.66 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 448.29 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/448.29 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 448.29 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 106,090.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,090.07/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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