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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 437.23 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 437.23 and 200.58 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 437.23 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/437.23 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 437.23 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 87,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,699.59/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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