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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.93, 439.92 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.93, 439.92 and 236.25 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.93 : 439.92 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.93/439.92 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.93x = 439.92 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.93x = 103,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,931.10/318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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