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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.45, 454.02 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.45, 454.02 and 236.03 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.45 : 454.02 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.45/454.02 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.45x = 454.02 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.45x = 107,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,163.99/329.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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