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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.72, 437.36 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.72, 437.36 and 282.16 is: 389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.72 : 437.36 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.72/437.36 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.72x = 437.36 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.72x = 123,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,405.50/316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.64

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