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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.10, 438.56 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.10, 438.56 and 235.06 is: 324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.10 : 438.56 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.10/438.56 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.10x = 438.56 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.10x = 103,088.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,088.15/318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.08

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