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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.20, 439.17 and 235.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.20, 439.17 and 235.73 is: 325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.20 : 439.17 = 235.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.20/439.17 = 235.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.20x = 439.17 × 235.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.20x = 103,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,525.54/318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.35

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