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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.07, 436.37 and 233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.07, 436.37 and 233.03 is: 321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.07 : 436.37 = 233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.07/436.37 = 233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.07x = 436.37 × 233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.07x = 101,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,683.95/316.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.72

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