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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 436.23 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 436.23 and 283.23 is: 390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 436.23 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/436.23 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 436.23 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 123,553.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,553.42/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.95

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