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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 441.18 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 441.18 and 236.70 is: 326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 441.18 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/441.18 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 441.18 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 104,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,427.31/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.72

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