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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 439.10 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 439.10 and 200.18 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 439.10 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/439.10 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 439.10 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 87,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,899.04/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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