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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 438.30 and 262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 438.30 and 262.56 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 438.30 = 262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/438.30 = 262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 438.30 × 262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 115,080.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,080.05/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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