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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 451.74 and 234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 451.74 and 234.82 is: 323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 451.74 = 234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/451.74 = 234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 451.74 × 234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 106,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,077.59/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.17

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