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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 438.96 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 438.96 and 185.28 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 438.96 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/438.96 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 438.96 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 81,330.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,330.51/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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