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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.57, 455.40 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.57, 455.40 and 236.16 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.57 : 455.40 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.57/455.40 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.57x = 455.40 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.57x = 107,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,547.26/329.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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