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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 436.07 and 271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 436.07 and 271.87 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 436.07 = 271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/436.07 = 271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 436.07 × 271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 118,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,554.35/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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