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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 440.26 and 236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 440.26 and 236.31 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 440.26 = 236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/440.26 = 236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 440.26 × 236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 104,037.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,037.84/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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