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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.48, 454.89 and 236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.48, 454.89 and 236.15 is: 326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.48 : 454.89 = 236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.48/454.89 = 236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.48x = 454.89 × 236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.48x = 107,420.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,420.00/329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.03

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