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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 436.52 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 436.52 and 316 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 436.52 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/436.52 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 436.52 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 137,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,940.32/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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