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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.53, 436.62 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.53, 436.62 and 204.60 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.53 : 436.62 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.53/436.62 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.53x = 436.62 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.53x = 89,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,332.45/316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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