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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.03, 440.30 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.03, 440.30 and 236.00 is: 325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.03 : 440.30 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.03/440.30 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.03x = 440.30 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.03x = 103,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,912.49/319.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.72

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