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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.85, 433.91 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.85, 433.91 and 236.03 is: 325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.85 : 433.91 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.85/433.91 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.85x = 433.91 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.85x = 102,412.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,412.43/314.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.27

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