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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 452.64 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328, 452.64 and 236.16 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328 : 452.64 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328/452.64 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328x = 452.64 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328x = 106,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,895.46/328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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