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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 436.38 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 436.38 and 198.24 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 436.38 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/436.38 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 436.38 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 86,507.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,507.97/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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