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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 436.70 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 436.70 and 206.24 is: 284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 436.70 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/436.70 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 436.70 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 90,065.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,065.01/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.33

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