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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.48, 436.51 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.48, 436.51 and 233.59 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.48 : 436.51 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.48/436.51 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.48x = 436.51 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.48x = 101,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,964.37/316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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