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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.79, 455.13 and 236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.79, 455.13 and 236.55 is: 326.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.79 : 455.13 = 236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.79/455.13 = 236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.79x = 455.13 × 236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.79x = 107,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,661.00/329.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.45

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