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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 436.68 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 436.68 and 206.01 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 436.68 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/436.68 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 436.68 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 89,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,960.45/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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