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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.51, 436.99 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.51, 436.99 and 204.53 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.51 : 436.99 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.51/436.99 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.51x = 436.99 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.51x = 89,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,375.12/316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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