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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 453.98 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 453.98 and 236.00 is: 325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 453.98 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/453.98 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 453.98 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 107,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,135.83/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.50

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