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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.40, 436.36 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.40, 436.36 and 227.96 is: 314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.40 : 436.36 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.40/436.36 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.40x = 436.36 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.40x = 99,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,472.63/316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.39

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