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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 436.86 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 436.86 and 200.34 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 436.86 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/436.86 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 436.86 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 87,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,520.53/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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