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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.97, 440.14 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.97, 440.14 and 236.12 is: 325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.97 : 440.14 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.97/440.14 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.97x = 440.14 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.97x = 103,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,925.86/318.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.82

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