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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.40, 453 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.40, 453 and 235 is: 324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.40 : 453 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.40/453 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.40x = 453 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.40x = 106,455
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,455/328.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.16

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