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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 439.32 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 439.32 and 235.36 is: 324.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 439.32 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/439.32 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 439.32 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 103,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,398.36/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.99

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