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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 434.22 and 237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 434.22 and 237.26 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 434.22 = 237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/434.22 = 237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 434.22 × 237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 103,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,023.04/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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