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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 435.82 and 256.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 435.82 and 256.97 is: 354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 435.82 = 256.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/435.82 = 256.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 435.82 × 256.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 111,992.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,992.67/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.18

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