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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.52, 434.08 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.52, 434.08 and 236.76 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.52 : 434.08 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.52/434.08 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.52x = 434.08 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.52x = 102,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,772.78/314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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