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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.84, 432.96 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.84, 432.96 and 236.32 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.84 : 432.96 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.84/432.96 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.84x = 432.96 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.84x = 102,317.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,317.11/313.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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