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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.86, 436.66 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.86, 436.66 and 238.02 is: 328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.86 : 436.66 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.86/436.66 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.86x = 436.66 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.86x = 103,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,933.81/316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.01

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