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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.16, 452.44 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.16, 452.44 and 234.74 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.16 : 452.44 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.16/452.44 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.16x = 452.44 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.16x = 106,205.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,205.77/328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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