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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 439.60 and 293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 439.60 and 293.57 is: 405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 439.60 = 293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/439.60 = 293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 439.60 × 293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 129,055.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,055.94/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.61

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