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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 438.90 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 438.90 and 235.40 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 438.90 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/438.90 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 438.90 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 103,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,317.06/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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