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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 435.83 and 299.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 435.83 and 299.81 is: 413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 435.83 = 299.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/435.83 = 299.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 435.83 × 299.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 130,662.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,662.51/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.13

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