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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 436.32 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 436.32 and 272.04 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 436.32 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/436.32 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 436.32 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 118,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,696.49/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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