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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 436.41 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 436.41 and 233.73 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 436.41 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/436.41 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 436.41 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 102,002.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,002.11/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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