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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 452.75 and 234.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 452.75 and 234.99 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 452.75 = 234.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/452.75 = 234.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 452.75 × 234.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 106,390.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,390.55/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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