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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 454.60 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 454.60 and 236.16 is: 325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 454.60 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/454.60 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 454.60 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 107,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,358.34/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.72

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