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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.11, 438.82 and 256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.11, 438.82 and 256.01 is: 353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.11 : 438.82 = 256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.11/438.82 = 256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.11x = 438.82 × 256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.11x = 112,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,339.47/318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.15

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