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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 454.41 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 454.41 and 235.44 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 454.41 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/454.41 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 454.41 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 106,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,985.11/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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