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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 453.98 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 453.98 and 235.78 is: 325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 453.98 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/453.98 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 453.98 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 107,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,038.86/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.40

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