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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.52, 434.26 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.52, 434.26 and 236.01 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.52 : 434.26 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.52/434.26 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.52x = 434.26 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.52x = 102,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,489.70/314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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