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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.86, 436.86 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.86, 436.86 and 264.48 is: 364.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.86 : 436.86 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.86/436.86 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.86x = 436.86 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.86x = 115,540.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,540.73/316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.64

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