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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.03, 440.13 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.03, 440.13 and 236.34 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.03 : 440.13 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.03/440.13 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.03x = 440.13 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.03x = 104,020.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,020.32/319.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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