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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.45, 448.85 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.45, 448.85 and 236.94 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.45 : 448.85 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.45/448.85 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.45x = 448.85 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.45x = 106,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,348.27/325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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