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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.39, 454.07 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.39, 454.07 and 236.34 is: 325.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.39 : 454.07 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.39/454.07 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.39x = 454.07 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.39x = 107,315.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,315.49/329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.80

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