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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 436.33 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 436.33 and 183.41 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 436.33 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/436.33 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 436.33 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 80,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,027.92/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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