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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 454.56 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 454.56 and 236.28 is: 325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 454.56 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/454.56 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 454.56 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 107,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,403.44/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.94

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