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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.43, 436.79 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.43, 436.79 and 185.48 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.43 : 436.79 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.43/436.79 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.43x = 436.79 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.43x = 81,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,015.81/316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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