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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.17, 436 and 209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.17, 436 and 209.63 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.17 : 436 = 209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.17/436 = 209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.17x = 436 × 209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.17x = 91,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,398.68/316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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