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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 435.24 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 435.24 and 293.12 is: 403.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 435.24 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/435.24 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 435.24 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 127,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,577.55/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.37

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