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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.97, 441.29 and 236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.97, 441.29 and 236.94 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.97 : 441.29 = 236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.97/441.29 = 236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.97x = 441.29 × 236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.97x = 104,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,558.07/319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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