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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 436.32 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 436.32 and 305.60 is: 421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 436.32 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/436.32 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 436.32 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 133,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,339.39/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.96

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