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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.33, 440.65 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.33, 440.65 and 236.49 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.33 : 440.65 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.33/440.65 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.33x = 440.65 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.33x = 104,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,209.32/319.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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