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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 452.98 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 452.98 and 235.28 is: 324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 452.98 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/452.98 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 452.98 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 106,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,573.69/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.23

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