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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 437.28 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 437.28 and 200.40 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 437.28 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/437.28 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 437.28 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 87,630.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,630.91/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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