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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 476.16 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 476.16 and 259.72 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 476.16 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/476.16 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 476.16 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 123,668.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,668.28/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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