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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 454.74 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 454.74 and 236.72 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 454.74 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/454.74 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 454.74 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 107,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,646.05/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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