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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 440.30 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 440.30 and 236.24 is: 325.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 440.30 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/440.30 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 440.30 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 104,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,016.47/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.99

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