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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 437.09 and 280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 437.09 and 280.96 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 437.09 = 280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/437.09 = 280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 437.09 × 280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 122,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,804.81/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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