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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.43, 436.37 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.43, 436.37 and 206.06 is: 284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.43 : 436.37 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.43/436.37 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.43x = 436.37 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.43x = 89,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,917.83/316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.16

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