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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.08, 433.08 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.08, 433.08 and 236.32 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.08 : 433.08 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.08/433.08 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.08x = 433.08 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.08x = 102,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,345.47/314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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