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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.23, 436.21 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.23, 436.21 and 185.28 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.23 : 436.21 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.23/436.21 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.23x = 436.21 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.23x = 80,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,820.99/316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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