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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 436.95 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 436.95 and 200.28 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 436.95 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/436.95 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 436.95 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 87,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,512.35/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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