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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 440.64 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 440.64 and 236.73 is: 326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 440.64 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/440.64 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 440.64 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 104,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,312.71/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.36

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