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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.97, 436.49 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.97, 436.49 and 272.34 is: 375.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.97 : 436.49 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.97/436.49 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.97x = 436.49 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.97x = 118,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,872.32/316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.03

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