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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 436.32 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 436.32 and 249.04 is: 343.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 436.32 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/436.32 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 436.32 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 108,661.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,661.13/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.52

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