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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 436.34 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 436.34 and 233.59 is: 322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 436.34 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/436.34 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 436.34 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 101,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,924.66/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.26

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