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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 436.10 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 436.10 and 269.82 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 436.10 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/436.10 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 436.10 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 117,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,668.50/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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