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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.78, 439.78 and 236.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.78, 439.78 and 236.08 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.78 : 439.78 = 236.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.78/439.78 = 236.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.78x = 439.78 × 236.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.78x = 103,823.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,823.26/318.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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