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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.24, 436.37 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.24, 436.37 and 185.24 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.24 : 436.37 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.24/436.37 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.24x = 436.37 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.24x = 80,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,833.18/316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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