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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 434.55 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 434.55 and 236.62 is: 326.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 434.55 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/434.55 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 434.55 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 102,823.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,823.22/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.30

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