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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.80, 441.54 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.80, 441.54 and 236.91 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.80 : 441.54 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.80/441.54 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.80x = 441.54 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.80x = 104,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,605.24/319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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