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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.75, 439.54 and 236.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.75, 439.54 and 236.03 is: 325.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.75 : 439.54 = 236.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.75/439.54 = 236.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.75x = 439.54 × 236.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.75x = 103,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,741.25/318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.47

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