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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.78, 437.20 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.78, 437.20 and 233.75 is: 322.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.78 : 437.20 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.78/437.20 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.78x = 437.20 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.78x = 102,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,196.01/316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.61

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