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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 476.34 and 236.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 476.34 and 236.05 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 476.34 = 236.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/476.34 = 236.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 476.34 × 236.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 112,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,440.06/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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