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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.20, 434.84 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.20, 434.84 and 236.64 is: 326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.20 : 434.84 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.20/434.84 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.20x = 434.84 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.20x = 102,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,900.54/315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.46

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