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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 432.36 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 432.36 and 236.40 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 432.36 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/432.36 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 432.36 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 102,209.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,209.90/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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