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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 435.47 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 435.47 and 236.89 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 435.47 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/435.47 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 435.47 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 103,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,158.49/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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