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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 437.12 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 437.12 and 200.24 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 437.12 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/437.12 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 437.12 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 87,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,525.72/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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