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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 436.40 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 436.40 and 176.38 is: 243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 436.40 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/436.40 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 436.40 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 76,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,972.23/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.37

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