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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 436.41 and 283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 436.41 and 283.37 is: 391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 436.41 = 283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/436.41 = 283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 436.41 × 283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 123,664.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,664.08/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.13

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