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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.24, 436.26 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.24, 436.26 and 272.50 is: 375.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.24 : 436.26 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.24/436.26 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.24x = 436.26 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.24x = 118,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,880.85/316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.92

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