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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 436.32 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 436.32 and 308.52 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 436.32 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/436.32 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 436.32 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 134,613.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,613.45/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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