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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 439.02 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 439.02 and 201.84 is: 278.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 439.02 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/439.02 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 439.02 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 88,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,611.80/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.55

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