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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 439.08 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 439.08 and 230.64 is: 318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 439.08 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/439.08 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 439.08 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 101,269.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,269.41/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.34

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