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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 437.34 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 437.34 and 264.88 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 437.34 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/437.34 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 437.34 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 115,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,842.62/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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