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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.35, 436.44 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.35, 436.44 and 198.30 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.35 : 436.44 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.35/436.44 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.35x = 436.44 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.35x = 86,546.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,546.05/316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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