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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.54, 455.39 and 236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.54, 455.39 and 236.60 is: 326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.54 : 455.39 = 236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.54/455.39 = 236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.54x = 455.39 × 236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.54x = 107,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,741.81/329.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.95

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