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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 436.59 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 436.59 and 183.58 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 436.59 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/436.59 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 436.59 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 80,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,149.19/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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