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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 436.12 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 436.12 and 233.44 is: 321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 436.12 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/436.12 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 436.12 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 101,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,806.18/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.84

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