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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.22, 450.32 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.22, 450.32 and 236.64 is: 326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.22 : 450.32 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.22/450.32 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.22x = 450.32 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.22x = 106,562.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,562.54/326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.66

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