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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 436.67 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 436.67 and 205.92 is: 284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 436.67 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/436.67 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 436.67 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 89,918.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,918.06/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.16

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