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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.57, 454.02 and 235.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.57, 454.02 and 235.16 is: 324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.57 : 454.02 = 235.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.57/454.02 = 235.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.57x = 454.02 × 235.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.57x = 106,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,767.34/328.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.95

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