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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.20, 438.89 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.20, 438.89 and 235.31 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.20 : 438.89 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.20/438.89 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.20x = 438.89 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.20x = 103,271.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,271.83/318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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