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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.77, 441.33 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.77, 441.33 and 236.76 is: 326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.77 : 441.33 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.77/441.33 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.77x = 441.33 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.77x = 104,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,489.29/319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.76

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