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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.39, 448.80 and 236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.39, 448.80 and 236.86 is: 326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.39 : 448.80 = 236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.39/448.80 = 236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.39x = 448.80 × 236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.39x = 106,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,302.77/325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.69

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