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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 436.22 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 436.22 and 205.69 is: 283.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 436.22 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/436.22 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 436.22 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 89,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,722.88/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.75

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