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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.36, 452.60 and 234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.36, 452.60 and 234.88 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.36 : 452.60 = 234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.36/452.60 = 234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.36x = 452.60 × 234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.36x = 106,306.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,306.69/328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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