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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.24, 434.04 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.24, 434.04 and 236.96 is: 327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.24 : 434.04 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.24/434.04 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.24x = 434.04 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.24x = 102,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,850.12/314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.30

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