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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.89, 454.74 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.89, 454.74 and 236.74 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.89 : 454.74 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.89/454.74 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.89x = 454.74 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.89x = 107,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,655.15/329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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