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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.42, 452.73 and 235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.42, 452.73 and 235.11 is: 324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.42 : 452.73 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.42/452.73 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.42x = 452.73 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.42x = 106,443.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,443.93/328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.11

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