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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 436.22 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 436.22 and 228.76 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 436.22 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/436.22 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 436.22 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 99,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,789.69/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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