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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 438.90 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 438.90 and 262.50 is: 362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 438.90 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/438.90 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 438.90 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 115,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,211.25/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.03

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