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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 436.32 and 305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 436.32 and 305.76 is: 421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 436.32 = 305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/436.32 = 305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 436.32 × 305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 133,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,409.20/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.75

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