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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 436.44 and 199.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 436.44 and 199.82 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 436.44 = 199.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/436.44 = 199.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 436.44 × 199.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 87,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,209.44/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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