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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 436.20 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 436.20 and 238.32 is: 328.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 436.20 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/436.20 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 436.20 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 103,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,955.18/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.89

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