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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 436.46 and 311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 436.46 and 311.64 is: 429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 436.46 = 311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/436.46 = 311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 436.46 × 311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 136,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,018.39/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.84

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