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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 436.74 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 436.74 and 312.54 is: 431.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 436.74 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/436.74 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 436.74 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 136,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,498.72/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.71

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