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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.19, 440.14 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.19, 440.14 and 236.45 is: 326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.19 : 440.14 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.19/440.14 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.19x = 440.14 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.19x = 104,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,069.92/319.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.05

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