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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.96, 436.82 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.96, 436.82 and 261.36 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.96 : 436.82 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.96/436.82 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.96x = 436.82 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.96x = 114,167.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,167.28/316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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