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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 436.23 and 261.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 436.23 and 261.06 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 436.23 = 261.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/436.23 = 261.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 436.23 × 261.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 113,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,882.20/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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