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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.44, 455.25 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.44, 455.25 and 236.49 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.44 : 455.25 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.44/455.25 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.44x = 455.25 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.44x = 107,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,663.10/329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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