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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.01, 436.11 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.01, 436.11 and 238.25 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.01 : 436.11 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.01/436.11 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.01x = 436.11 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.01x = 103,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,903.21/316.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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