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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 439.16 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 439.16 and 235.28 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 439.16 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/439.16 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 439.16 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 103,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,322.19/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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