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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.82, 436.14 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.82, 436.14 and 274.80 is: 378.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.82 : 436.14 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.82/436.14 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.82x = 436.14 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.82x = 119,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,851.27/316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.29

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