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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.78, 436.68 and 229.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.78, 436.68 and 229.54 is: 316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.78 : 436.68 = 229.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.78/436.68 = 229.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.78x = 436.68 × 229.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.78x = 100,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,235.53/316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.42

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