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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 454.58 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 454.58 and 236.45 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 454.58 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/454.58 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 454.58 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 107,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,485.44/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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