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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.48, 441.12 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.48, 441.12 and 236.44 is: 326.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.48 : 441.12 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.48/441.12 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.48x = 441.12 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.48x = 104,298.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,298.41/319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.46

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