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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.21, 436.36 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.21, 436.36 and 176.33 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.21 : 436.36 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.21/436.36 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.21x = 436.36 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.21x = 76,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,942.37/316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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