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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 438.84 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 438.84 and 274.38 is: 378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 438.84 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/438.84 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 438.84 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 120,406.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,406.73/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.50

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