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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 437.12 and 282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 437.12 and 282.14 is: 389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 437.12 = 282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/437.12 = 282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 437.12 × 282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 123,329.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,329.04/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.64

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