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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.51, 436.80 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.51, 436.80 and 238.75 is: 329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.51 : 436.80 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.51/436.80 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.51x = 436.80 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.51x = 104,286
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,286/316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.49

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