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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 439.11 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 439.11 and 235.37 is: 324.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 439.11 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/439.11 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 439.11 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 103,353.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,353.32/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.79

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