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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 440.49 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 440.49 and 236.37 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 440.49 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/440.49 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 440.49 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 104,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,118.62/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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