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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 438 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 438 and 269.52 is: 370.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 438 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/438 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 438 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 118,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,049.76/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.95

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