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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 452.80 and 235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 452.80 and 235.15 is: 324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 452.80 = 235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/452.80 = 235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 452.80 × 235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 106,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,476.78/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.06

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