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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.89, 436.28 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.89, 436.28 and 317.52 is: 434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.89 : 436.28 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.89/436.28 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.89x = 436.28 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.89x = 138,526.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,526.04/318.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.41

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