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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 436.74 and 233.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 436.74 and 233.53 is: 322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 436.74 = 233.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/436.74 = 233.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 436.74 × 233.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 101,991.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,991.89/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.42

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