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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.22, 433.83 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.22, 433.83 and 236.70 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.22 : 433.83 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.22/433.83 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.22x = 433.83 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.22x = 102,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,687.56/314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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