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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.78, 436.92 and 210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.78, 436.92 and 210.32 is: 290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.78 : 436.92 = 210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.78/436.92 = 210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.78x = 436.92 × 210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.78x = 91,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,891.62/316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.08

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