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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 436.23 and 307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 436.23 and 307.74 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 436.23 = 307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/436.23 = 307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 436.23 × 307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 134,245.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,245.42/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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