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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.74, 441.27 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.74, 441.27 and 236.94 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.74 : 441.27 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.74/441.27 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.74x = 441.27 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.74x = 104,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,554.51/319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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