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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 470.88 and 236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 470.88 and 236.36 is: 325.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 470.88 = 236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/470.88 = 236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 470.88 × 236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 111,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,297.20/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.96

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