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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 454.31 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 454.31 and 236.03 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 454.31 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/454.31 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 454.31 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 107,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,230.78/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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