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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.82, 434.16 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.82, 434.16 and 237.06 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.82 : 434.16 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.82/434.16 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.82x = 434.16 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.82x = 102,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,921.97/314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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