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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.97, 436.50 and 272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.97, 436.50 and 272.35 is: 375.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.97 : 436.50 = 272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.97/436.50 = 272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.97x = 436.50 × 272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.97x = 118,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,880.78/316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.05

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