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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.02, 452.48 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.02, 452.48 and 234.78 is: 323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.02 : 452.48 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.02/452.48 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.02x = 452.48 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.02x = 106,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,232.08/328.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.86

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