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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 453.08 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 453.08 and 235.14 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 453.08 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/453.08 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 453.08 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 106,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,537.23/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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