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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 436 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 436 and 272.44 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 436 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/436 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 436 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 118,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,783.84/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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