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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.41, 479.36 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.41, 479.36 and 237.34 is: 356.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.41 : 479.36 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.41/479.36 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.41x = 479.36 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.41x = 113,769.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,769.81/319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.18

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