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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 436.64 and 206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 436.64 and 206.02 is: 284.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 436.64 = 206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/436.64 = 206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 436.64 × 206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 89,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,956.57/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.21

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