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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.56, 323.72 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.56, 323.72 and 231.52 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.56 : 323.72 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.56/323.72 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.56x = 323.72 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.56x = 74,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,947.65/236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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