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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 436.46 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 436.46 and 185.33 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 436.46 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/436.46 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 436.46 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 80,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,889.30/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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