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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.56, 455.04 and 236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.56, 455.04 and 236.38 is: 326.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.56 : 455.04 = 236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.56/455.04 = 236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.56x = 455.04 × 236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.56x = 107,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,562.36/329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.38

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