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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.10, 438.69 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.10, 438.69 and 235.41 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.10 : 438.69 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.10/438.69 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.10x = 438.69 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.10x = 103,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,272.90/318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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