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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.29, 436.95 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.29, 436.95 and 313.86 is: 433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.29 : 436.95 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.29/436.95 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.29x = 436.95 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.29x = 137,141.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,141.13/316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.59

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