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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 438.24 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 438.24 and 271.51 is: 373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 438.24 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/438.24 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 438.24 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 118,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,986.46/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.89

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