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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.46, 436.10 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.46, 436.10 and 232.16 is: 319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.46 : 436.10 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.46/436.10 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.46x = 436.10 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.46x = 101,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,241.63/316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.92

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