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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 436.45 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 436.45 and 198.08 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 436.45 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/436.45 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 436.45 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 86,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,452.02/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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