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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.15, 433.55 and 236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.15, 433.55 and 236.39 is: 326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.15 : 433.55 = 236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.15/433.55 = 236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.15x = 433.55 × 236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.15x = 102,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,486.88/314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.24

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