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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.52, 439.62 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.52, 439.62 and 236.20 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.52 : 439.62 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.52/439.62 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.52x = 439.62 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.52x = 103,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,838.24/318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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