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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.01, 436.15 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.01, 436.15 and 233.55 is: 322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.01 : 436.15 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.01/436.15 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.01x = 436.15 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.01x = 101,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,863.12/316.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.34

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