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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.24, 436.30 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.24, 436.30 and 183.40 is: 253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.24 : 436.30 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.24/436.30 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.24x = 436.30 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.24x = 80,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,015.87/316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.02

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