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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 436.40 and 312.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 436.40 and 312.10 is: 436.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 436.40 = 312.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/436.40 = 312.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 436.40 × 312.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 136,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,200.44/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.40

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