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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.30, 452.73 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.30, 452.73 and 234.88 is: 323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.30 : 452.73 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.30/452.73 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.30x = 452.73 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.30x = 106,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,337.22/328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.90

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