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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 435.98 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 435.98 and 237.22 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 435.98 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/435.98 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 435.98 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 103,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,422.68/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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