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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 436.40 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 436.40 and 283.34 is: 391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 436.40 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/436.40 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 436.40 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 123,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,645.98/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.11

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