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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 440.66 and 236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 440.66 and 236.83 is: 326.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 440.66 = 236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/440.66 = 236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 440.66 × 236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 104,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,358.12/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.57

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