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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 436.30 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 436.30 and 176.31 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 436.30 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/436.30 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 436.30 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 76,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,924.05/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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