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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.17, 436.01 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.17, 436.01 and 205.61 is: 283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.17 : 436.01 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.17/436.01 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.17x = 436.01 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.17x = 89,644.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,644.81/316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.53

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