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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.08, 470.36 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.08, 470.36 and 236.18 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.08 : 470.36 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.08/470.36 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.08x = 470.36 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.08x = 111,091.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,091.39/341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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