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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 436.36 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 436.36 and 176.32 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 436.36 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/436.36 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 436.36 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 76,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,937.46/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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